Our Team
The Kernel Network Team
Dr. Andrew Stumpf
Founder of The Kernel Network
Andrew is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at St. Jerome’s University in the University of Waterloo, and has a passion for many subjects, having published books on Ancient Philosophy and Business Ethics. He has recently been focusing most of his teaching and research energies on end-of-life ethics. He has developed three courses (PHIL 319J, PHIL 321J and MEDVL 391) and has recently carried out three grant-funded projects in this area. Andrew is the founder of the Kernel Network.
Erin McKenzie
Lab Manager
Erin McKenzie, BSc, MSW (expected 2025), is a research assistant at St. Jerome’s University, affiliated with the University of Waterloo. Erin has published research on topics of symptom management in palliative oncology and autonomy and meaningfulness in persons with dementia. Erin is the current lab manager of the Kernel Network, overseeing day-to-day operations of the network’s national grant-funded projects and supporting the research work.
Kendra Woollings
Content Developer
Kendra is a recent graduate from Conestoga’s BAM program. She specializes in content creation and social media marketing to help develop and maintain the Kernel Network’s idealism.
Jae Doncillo
Social Media Consultant
Jae Doncillo is a communications professional specializing in Social Media. With a diverse work
background, he has spent stints in a variety of industries including Food Services, Insurance, Law and Post Secondary Education. Jae is the Kernel Network's Social Media Consultant and Content Creator, assisting with articulating the project's goals and maximizing it's digital visibility. Jae also serves as a corporate engagement and social media specialist for Dana Hospitality LP -a national food services company.
Sophia Richardson
Website Designer & Knowledge Mobilizer
Sophia is a recent graduate from Knowledge Integration at the University of Waterloo. She specializes in using design to mobilize the communication of academic research. Her own research focuses on Environmental Education through Narratives.
Our Community Partners
St. Jerome’s University
Federated with the University of Waterloo, St. Jerome's University is a public Roman Catholic university devoted to cultivating the unique talents of each students, nurturing their ability to think critically, and inspiring them to become life-long learners who seek knowledge and truth, act with compassion, and advocate for human dignity for all. SJU is the home institution of Kernel Network founder Prof. Andrew Stumpf, and supports several research and other projects associated with the Kernel Network.
Hospice Of Waterloo Region
A not-for-profit organization dedicated to engaging the community of Waterloo Region in order to inspire, nurture and comfort the human spirit in life, death and bereavement.
HWR is involved in multiple research projects and student opportunities in connection with the Kernel Network.
Spirituality & Aging Program
Spirituality and Aging’s two-fold purpose is to promote research in the field of spirituality and aging to enhance the well-being of older adults, and to be a resource to students, clergy, chaplains, caregivers, professionals, and the general public, through university classes, public lectures, and workshops.
GreenHouse
GreenHouse is a community for innovators who want to create social and environmental change.